1.2 Graphs Of Functions Homework Answers

Question: Vertical Line Test

Answer: Simple test use to determine if a graph represents a function.

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Question: Increasing Interval

Answer: A function f(x) is increasing in an interval if the graph is rising right.

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Question: Decreasing Interval

Answer: A function f(x) is decreasing in an interval if the graph is falling right, (rising left).

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Question: Constant Interval

Answer: A function f(x) is constant in an interval if it is NOT rising right, or rising left.

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Question: Relative Maximum

Answer: A point at which a function changes from increasing to decreasing.

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Question: Relative Minimum

Answer: A point at which a function changes changes from decreasing to increasing.

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Question: CALC, 3 Minimum

Answer: Used on a calculator to approximate the relative minimum of a graph.

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Question: CALC, 4 Maximum

Answer: Used on the calculator to approximate the relative maximum of a graph.

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Question: Greatest Integer Function

Answer: f(x) = [x]. Looks like a series of steps when it is graphed.

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Question: Symmetrical to x-axis

Answer: The graph contains (x, y) and (x, -y), and is not a function.

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Question: Even Function

Answer: A function that is symmetrical to the y-axis, and contains (x, y) and (-x, y).

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Question: Odd Function

Answer: A function that is symmetrical to the origin and contains (x, y), and (-x, -y).

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